Have you been wondering what you can do to be more environmentally friendly? You’re in luck, there are many things that you can do to decrease your negative impact on the Earth and many of these things can be done just by taking steps to change your previous practices! Take a look at this list and start changing your practices today!
1) Reduce: one simple step you can take is to stop using paper for unnecessary things: many times you could text yourself your grocery list on your cell phone instead of writing it down on a new sheet of paper.
2) Recycle: Make sure you are fully aware of items that can be recycled in your city and take full advantage of these options.
3) Reuse: Anytime you can get multiple uses out of an item, do it! There are many things that can be remade into new items! Check out this website for reuse ideas!
4) Turn it off: Whenever you leave a room turn off the lights and utilize the power-saver function on computers! You would be surprised on how much energy and money this saves!
5) Shop local: Support local farmers and buy local products! There is nothing better than using your money to support local businesses and to buy fresh foods.
6) Talk about it: Tell your friends, family, and anyone around you what you’re doing to be eco-friendly and how you feel about it. Also, be the vocal consumer that encourages businesses to make eco-friendly practices a priority!
These steps are very simple and can create a world of difference! Take the necessary steps and begin today!!
